Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/3 cups (325 g) all-purpose flour ((see notes))
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup (85 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, (softened (1 stick))
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream ((see notes))
  • ½ cup (120 ml - 4 oz) vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cup (360 ml - 12 oz) buttermilk ((see notes))
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml - 12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup (173 g – 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cup (300 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups shredded coconut ((I used unsweetened coconut))
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) chopped pecans
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, (softened)
  • 2 1/2 cups (350 g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup (28 g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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